Side Effect: Proteinuria (excessive protein in the urine)

What is Proteinuria (excessive protein in the urine)?

What does Proteinuria (excessive protein in the urine) look like?

Proteinuria most commonly is a laboratory finding and does not cause any obvious symptoms. However, some individuals may experience:

Who gets Proteinuria (excessive protein in the urine)?

Populations who are at a higher risk for proteinuria include individuals with:

Patients with cancer may be at higher risk for proteinuria due to the potential nephrotoxicity of certain cancer treatments. Most vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitors can increase risk of proteinuria.

Some commonly used VEGF inhibitors are:

How to prevent Proteinuria (excessive protein in the urine)

Patients undergoing cancer treatment known to increase the risk of proteinuria are often regularly monitored for proteinuria.

How to treat Proteinuria (excessive protein in the urine)

In some cases, additional medications, such as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), may be necessary.

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Created: May 17, 2024 Updated: May 17, 2024